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National team developing soil health practices specifically for potato cropping systems

The USDA-Specialty Crop Research Initiative Potato Soil Health Project was awarded in 2018 to help the potato industry explore how soil health can be ... more »

Water Woes in Idaho

All water is not created equal in Idaho. There are senior water rights and junior water rights. What is formally called the law of prior appropriatio... more »

Sustainability and profitability: two sides of one well-managed coin

(Sponsored) Sustainability is one of the biggest priorities in agriculture today. Recognizing that responsible management of resources is critical to ... more »

Answering the call

OriGin Farm is primarily a certified organic dairy business, but the operation has answered the call to supply organic potatoes by meeting the challen... more »

Preventing disease by capturing spores

Crop disease battles are a constant, and fungal pathogens can be a force to be reckoned with, particularly as inputs remain costly and pathogens build... more »

2023 Dream Team winners

Every year, Spudman opens a call for entries for people who are making a difference in the potato industry. Now in its fourth year, these individuals ... more »

Changing the game with Regenerative ag

McCain’s continued effort for sustainability (Sponsored) Working to implement Regenerative agriculture practices across 100% of their potato acreag... more »

Revolutionizing nitrogen-fixing bacteria in potatoes and other crops

Azotic’s answer to boosting yields and improving the environment  (Sponsored) Developing and commercializing the use of sustainable nitrogen in ag... more »

A Focus on Quality

Soil extraction system saves growers time, money  (Sponsored) Manufacturing a wide variety of food processing equipment since 1998, Southern Fabrica... more »

Make the first – and biggest – step toward sustainability

(Sponsored) Potato farmers today are pushing hard for sustainability. Regenerative, soil-health promoting practices like reduced tillage, co... more »


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